Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Return of American poet mostly creates excitement (8)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "excitement". The wordplay technique is a reversal. The answer is SUSPENSE. Explanation: US (reversal="US") + SPENSE (synonym="SPENSE") = SUSPENSE; definition: "excitement"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Return of American poet mostly creates excitement (8)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is SUSPENSE.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Return of American poet mostly creates excitement (8)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses a reversal as its wordplay technique.